Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Li-Wei Chou M.D., PhD, is currently a professor in the School of Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University (CMU); director of the Department of Physical Therapy and Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, CMU, and a clinical visiting staff at the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) in China Medical University Hospital (CMUH). He received his M.D. degree from CMU in Taichung, Taiwan in 1996 and got both doctor and Chinese doctor’s licenses. From 1998 to 2002 he completed his residency training and passed the National Board examination of PM&R in 2002. He has obtained his master’s degree in the Institute of Medical Science of the CMU from 2004 to 2006. Since 2007, he learned myofascial pain from Prof. Chang-Zern Hong, whose major achievement in research includes pathophysiology of myofascial trigger point (MTrP), therapeutic approach to treat MTrP, and MTrP injection technique. He jointed one of Prof. Hong’s five big academic groups in Taiwan and had focused his research work on MTrPs. In 2013, he graduated and was conferred the degree of doctor of medical science in the Graduate Institute of Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine of CMU under the guidance of Prof. Jaung-Geng Lin, whose main research topics include acupuncture evidence-based medicine, acupuncture analgesia and acupuncture safety. Up to now, he has published more then 100 peer-reviewed academic papers and 12 book chapters. Half of them are related to MTrPs. Currently, he continues to further clarify the MTrP mechanism and to further develop the effective ways for MTrP therapy.
Model-based prediction of length of stay for rehabilitating stroke patients.
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi Aug, 2009 | Pubmed ID: 19666353
Permanent central diabetes insipidus after mild traumatic brain injury.
Brain injury Dec, 2009 | Pubmed ID: 19891534
Incomplete bladder emptying in patients with stroke: is detrusor external sphincter dyssynergia a potential cause?
Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation Jul, 2010 | Pubmed ID: 20599050
The evaluation of bladder symptoms in patients with lumbar compression disorders who have undergone decompressive surgery.
Spine Aug, 2010 | Pubmed ID: 20628335
Thickening of finger extensor tendons in affected hands among patients with stroke: prevalence and sonographic features.
Journal of rehabilitation medicine Oct, 2010 | Pubmed ID: 20878046
Clinical characteristics and electrodiagnostic features in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, double crush syndrome, and cervical radiculopathy.
Rheumatology international May, 2012 | Pubmed ID: 21259009
Serial ultrasonographic findings of plantar fasciitis after treatment with botulinum toxin a: a case study.
Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation Feb, 2011 | Pubmed ID: 21272731
Hyaluronan modulates accumulation of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha, inducible nitric oxide synthase, and matrix metalloproteinase-3 in the synovium of rat adjuvant-induced arthritis model.
Arthritis research & therapy Jun, 2011 | Pubmed ID: 21679445
Remote therapeutic effectiveness of acupuncture in treating myofascial trigger point of the upper trapezius muscle.
American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation Dec, 2011 | Pubmed ID: 22019970
Identification of Escherichia coli genes associated with urinary tract infections.
Journal of clinical microbiology Feb, 2012 | Pubmed ID: 22075599
Mechanical pain sensitivity of deep tissues in children--possible development of myofascial trigger points in children.
BMC musculoskeletal disorders Feb, 2012 | Pubmed ID: 22316064
Effect of rehabilitation on a patient suffering from a tuberculous brain abscess with Gerstmann's syndrome: case report.
Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment , 2012 | Pubmed ID: 22665998
Chronic shoulder pain referred from thymic carcinoma: a case report and review of literature.
Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment , 2012 | Pubmed ID: 22969299
Effectiveness of sensory processing strategies on activity level in inclusive preschool classrooms.
Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment , 2012 | Pubmed ID: 23118541
Effects of electroacupuncture on recent stroke inpatients with incomplete bladder emptying: a preliminary study.
Clinical interventions in aging , 2012 | Pubmed ID: 23152677
An interactive game-based shoulder wheel system for rehabilitation.
Patient preference and adherence , 2012 | Pubmed ID: 23226005
Percutaneous soft tissue release for treating chronic recurrent myofascial pain associated with lateral epicondylitis: 6 case studies.
Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM , 2012 | Pubmed ID: 23243428
Dry needling at myofascial trigger spots of rabbit skeletal muscles modulates the biochemicals associated with pain, inflammation, and hypoxia.
Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM , 2012 | Pubmed ID: 23346198
Remote subcutaneous needling to suppress the irritability of myofascial trigger spots: an experimental study in rabbits.
Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM , 2012 | Pubmed ID: 23346200
Probable mechanisms of needling therapies for myofascial pain control.
Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM , 2012 | Pubmed ID: 23346211
Effects of primary caregiver participation in vestibular rehabilitation for unilateral neglect patients with right hemispheric stroke: a randomized controlled trial.
Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment , 2013 | Pubmed ID: 23630423
Effectively managing intractable central hyperthermia in a stroke patient by bromocriptine: a case report.
Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment , 2013 | Pubmed ID: 23662059
Effective management of intractable neuropathic pain using an intrathecal morphine pump in a patient with acute transverse myelitis.
Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment , 2013 | Pubmed ID: 23935366
Selection of acupoints for managing upper-extremity spasticity in chronic stroke patients.
Clinical interventions in aging , 2014 | Pubmed ID: 24453485
Validating efficacy of shea nut oil extract in knee osteoarthritis patients.
Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM , 2013 | Pubmed ID: 24454485
Effectiveness of a heel cup with an arch support insole on the standing balance of the elderly.
Clinical interventions in aging , 2014 | Pubmed ID: 24600215
Clinical effectiveness of acupuncture for carpal tunnel syndrome.
The American journal of Chinese medicine , 2014 | Pubmed ID: 24707864
Brain meningioma with initial manifestation similar to cervical radiculopathy: a case report.
Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment , 2014 | Pubmed ID: 25028552
Lumbar facet injection for the treatment of chronic piriformis myofascial pain syndrome: 52 case studies.
Patient preference and adherence , 2014 | Pubmed ID: 25170256
Remote dose-dependent effects of dry needling at distant myofascial trigger spots of rabbit skeletal muscles on reduction of substance P levels of proximal muscle and spinal cords.
BioMed research international , 2014 | Pubmed ID: 25276839
Needling therapy for myofascial pain: recommended technique with multiple rapid needle insertion.
BioMedicine , 2014 | Pubmed ID: 25520926
The Kinesio Taping Method for Myofascial Pain Control.
Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM , 2015 | Pubmed ID: 26185522
The Effect of Monochromatic Infrared Photo Energy on the Irritability of Myofascial Trigger Spot of Rabbit Skeletal Muscle.
Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM , 2015 | Pubmed ID: 26442122
Delayed-onset cerebral infarction after cosmetic facial injection using hyaluronic acid.
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi Jul, 2016 | Pubmed ID: 26763725
Vertebral Compression Fracture Related to Pancreatic Cancer With Osteoblastic Metastasis: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Medicine Feb, 2016 | Pubmed ID: 26844499
Characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine usage in patients with stroke in Taiwan: A nationwide population-based study.
Journal of ethnopharmacology Jun, 2016 | Pubmed ID: 27090345
Acupuncture at distant myofascial trigger spots enhances endogenous opioids in rabbits: a possible mechanism for managing myofascial pain.
Acupuncture in medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society Aug, 2016 | Pubmed ID: 27143259
Application of Kinesio Taping method for newborn swallowing difficultly: A case report and literature review.
Medicine Aug, 2016 | Pubmed ID: 27495080
Comparison of Autonomic Reactions during Urodynamic Examination in Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries and Able-Bodied Subjects.
PloS one , 2016 | Pubmed ID: 27575616
Laser acupuncture attenuates oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy in patients with gastrointestinal cancer: a pilot prospective cohort study.
Acupuncture in medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society Oct, 2016 | Pubmed ID: 27613370
Clinical effectiveness in severe knee osteoarthritis after intra-articular platelet-rich plasma therapy in association with hyaluronic acid injection: three case reports.
Clinical interventions in aging , 2016 | Pubmed ID: 27660427
Complementary traditional Chinese medicine use in Children with cerebral palsy: a nationwide retrospective cohort study in Taiwan.
BMC complementary and alternative medicine Mar, 2017 | Pubmed ID: 28288600
Healing of Achilles tendon partial tear following focused shockwave: a case report and literature review.
Journal of pain research , 2017 | Pubmed ID: 28579818
A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature - June 2017.
Journal of bodywork and movement therapies Jul, 2017 | Pubmed ID: 28750983
A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature - October 2017.
Journal of bodywork and movement therapies Oct, 2017 | Pubmed ID: 29037647
A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature - January 2018.
Journal of bodywork and movement therapies Jan, 2018 | Pubmed ID: 29332745
A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature - April 2018.
Journal of bodywork and movement therapies Apr, 2018 | Pubmed ID: 29861242
Impact of putamen stroke on task context updating: Evidence from P300 brain waves.
Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia Sep, 2018 | Pubmed ID: 30077473
A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature - July 2018.
Journal of bodywork and movement therapies Jul, 2018 | Pubmed ID: 30100296
Association of Depression and Cervical Spondylosis: A Nationwide Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Cohort Study.
Journal of clinical medicine Oct, 2018 | Pubmed ID: 30366474
A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature - November 2018.
Journal of bodywork and movement therapies Jan, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 30691765
A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature - February 2019.
Journal of bodywork and movement therapies Apr, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 31103111
Acupuncture and related interventions for carpal tunnel syndrome: systematic review.
Clinical rehabilitation Jan, 2020 | Pubmed ID: 31556315
Myofascial pain and treatment: Editorial.
Journal of bodywork and movement therapies Jul, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 31563365
Characteristics of Traditional Chinese Medicine Use for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
International journal of environmental research and public health Oct, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 31652897
Myofascial pain and treatment: Editorial a critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature - August 2019.
Journal of bodywork and movement therapies Oct, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 31733761
Drug Abuse Research Trend Investigation with Text Mining.
Computational and mathematical methods in medicine , 2020 | Pubmed ID: 32076454
Comparison of Functional Movement Screen, Star Excursion Balance Test, and Physical Fitness in Junior Athletes with Different Sports Injury Risk.
BioMed research international , 2020 | Pubmed ID: 32309441
A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature - January 2020.
Journal of bodywork and movement therapies Apr, 2020 | Pubmed ID: 32507147
Fu's subcutaneous needling for subcutaneous adhesions and scar hyperplasia in the neck region: A case report.
Medicine Jul, 2020 | Pubmed ID: 32702858
Therapeutic effects of acupuncture on sensory ataxia after a cerebral hemorrhage: A case report.
Medicine Jul, 2020 | Pubmed ID: 32702864
A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature - July 2020.
Journal of bodywork and movement therapies Jul, 2020 | Pubmed ID: 32826005
Rehabilitation programs for patients with COronaVIrus Disease 2019: consensus statements of Taiwan Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi Jan, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 32863084
Efficacy of Acupoints Dual-Frequency Low-Level Laser Therapy on Knee Osteoarthritis.
Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM , 2020 | Pubmed ID: 33029170
The Effectiveness of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Frozen Shoulder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM , 2020 | Pubmed ID: 33062030
Changes in Balance, Gait and Electroencephalography Oscillations after Robot-Assisted Gait Training: An Exploratory Study in People with Chronic Stroke.
Brain sciences Nov, 2020 | Pubmed ID: 33171938
Shifted Firefighter Health Investigation by Personal Health Insurance Record in Taiwan.
Risk management and healthcare policy , 2021 | Pubmed ID: 33623456
Empirical Mode Decomposition-Derived Entropy Features Are Beneficial to Distinguish Elderly People with a Falling History on a Force Plate Signal.
Entropy (Basel, Switzerland) Apr, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 33923557
Efficacy and Optimal Dose of Botulinum Toxin A in Post-Stroke Lower Extremity Spasticity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Toxins Jun, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 34207357
The Impact of Foot Orthoses and Exercises on Pain and Navicular Drop for Adult Flatfoot: A Network Meta-Analysis.
International journal of environmental research and public health Jul, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 34360354
Evaluating Effectiveness of Fu's Subcutaneous Needling for the Pain Nature and Quality of Life in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Study Protocol of Randomized Clinical Trial.
Journal of pain research , 2021 | Pubmed ID: 34675644
Analysis of Center of Pressure Signals by Using Decision Tree and Empirical Mode Decomposition to Predict Falls among Older Adults.
Journal of healthcare engineering , 2021 | Pubmed ID: 34868527
Evaluating Effectiveness of Fu's Subcutaneous Needling for the Pain Nature and Quality of Life in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Study Protocol of Randomized Clinical Trial [Response to Letter].
Journal of pain research , 2021 | Pubmed ID: 34934352
Efficacy of Fu's Subcutaneous Needling on Myofascial Trigger Points for Lateral Epicondylalgia: A Randomized Control Trial.
Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM , 2022 | Pubmed ID: 35321501
Prevalence and Methods for Assessment of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Journal of clinical medicine May, 2022 | Pubmed ID: 35566731
Effects of Fu's subcutaneous needling on mitochondrial structure and function in rats with sciatica.
Molecular pain Apr, 2022 | Pubmed ID: 35670088
Association between Exposure to Ambient Air Pollution and the Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Taiwan: A Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study.
International journal of environmental research and public health Jun, 2022 | Pubmed ID: 35742255
Therapeutic Effect and Optimal Electrode Placement of Transcutaneous Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Patients with Post-Stroke Dysphagia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Life (Basel, Switzerland) Jun, 2022 | Pubmed ID: 35743906
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation-Based Physical Therapy on the Improvement of Balance and Gait in Patients with Chronic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Life (Basel, Switzerland) Jun, 2022 | Pubmed ID: 35743913
Rapid Improvement in Neck Disability, Mobility, and Sleep Quality with Chronic Neck Pain Treated by Fu's Subcutaneous Needling: A Randomized Control Study.
Pain research & management , 2022 | Pubmed ID: 36247101
Perceived COVID-19-related stress drives home gardening intentions and improves human health in Taiwan.
Urban forestry & urban greening Dec, 2022 | Pubmed ID: 36311210
Efficacy of Fu's Subcutaneous Needling in Treating Soft Tissue Pain of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Journal of clinical medicine Dec, 2022 | Pubmed ID: 36498758
Cutoff Point of Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test Scores for Elderly Estimated by Center of Pressure Measurements by Linear Regression and Decision Tree Classification.
Life (Basel, Switzerland) Dec, 2022 | Pubmed ID: 36556499
A Study on the Effects of Lateral-Wedge Insoles on Plantar-Pressure Pattern for Medial Knee Osteoarthritis Using the Wearable Sensing Insole.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) Dec, 2022 | Pubmed ID: 36616681
Subcutaneous stretching enlarges adjacent vertebral artery instantly in patients with cervicogenic dizziness: Two case reports.
Medicine Feb, 2023 | Pubmed ID: 36749247
Consumer Visual and Affective Bias for Soothing Dolls.
International journal of environmental research and public health Jan, 2023 | Pubmed ID: 36767763
Treatment of postsurgical trigeminal neuralgia with Fu's subcutaneous needling therapy resulted in prompt complete relief: Two case reports.
Medicine Mar, 2023 | Pubmed ID: 36862912
Prevalence of Voice Disorders in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
American journal of speech-language pathology Jun, 2023 | Pubmed ID: 37285381
Treatment of postsurgical gastroparesis syndrome with Fu's subcutaneous needling: A case report.
Explore (New York, N.Y.) May, 2023 | Pubmed ID: 37286466
Enhancing human resilience beyond COVID-19-related stress: public responses to multi-benefits of home gardening.
Scientific reports Jun, 2023 | Pubmed ID: 37386291
1Department of Chinese Medicine, Chang Bing Show Chwan Memorial Hospital,
2Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University,
3Institute of Fu's Subcutaneous Needling, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine,
4Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine,
5Second Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine,
6Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine,
7Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science, China Medical University,
8Department of Chinese Medicine, Sinying Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare,
9School of Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University,
10Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, China Medical University Hospital,
11Department of Physical Therapy and Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, China Medical University,
12Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Asia University Hospital, Asia University
1Department of Chinese Medicine, Chang Bing Show Chwan Memorial Hospital,
2Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University,
3Institute of Fu's Subcutaneous Needling, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine,
4Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine,
5Experimental Animal Center, Department of Molecular Biology and Cell Research, Chang Bing Show Chwan Memorial Hospital,
6Department of Pharmacy and Master Program, Tajen University,
7Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, China Medical University Hospital,
8Department of Physical Therapy and Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, China Medical University,
9Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Asia University Hospital, Asia University
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